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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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